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BL57 YRV

2008 Mazda 2

Yellow Petrol 1348cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,295 mi
Last recorded88,295 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda 263,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YRV
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,348cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 88,295 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 79,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 71,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 71,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,652 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 57,014 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 57,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,143 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 50,399 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 50,399 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,917 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,974 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 35,657 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 29,446 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 23,005 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,780 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,789 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 7,854 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 2,662 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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BL57 YRV is a 2008 Mazda 2 in Yellow with a 1,348cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 63,213 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL57 YRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL57 YRV registered?

BL57 YRV is a 2008 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is BL57 YRV safe to buy?

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